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War Science and Terrorism.

Describes the application of research to the evolution of weapons. It shows how natural, engineering, information and environmental sciences are exploited how even social science is applied to recruitment, battlefield and logistical management, and careful preparation of terroristic acts.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Richardson, Dr J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; WAR, SCIENCE and TERRORISM; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Foreword by Kenneth Macksey; Preface; Part I: Preparation for Conflict; 1 From Bows and Arrows to Missiles and Aircraft; 2 The Real Stakes in the Space Adventure are Military; 3 Slipping the Warrior beneath the Seas; 4 The German and Anglo-American Race to Nuclear Armament; 5 Russia and Other Powers Hurry to Catch up with the Nucleus; 6 Optimizing Human Resources: Procurement, Training, Management; Part II: Warfare and Its Management
  • 7 Endologistics: Forts, Food, Feed, Fuel and Freight8 Exologistics: How the Natural Environment Conditions Battle; 9 Communicating, Commanding, Controlling ... and a Little Deception; 10 From Military Aviation's Radar to Computer Notebooks; 11 Military Medicine Saves Fighting Strength; 12 Simulating Strategy, Operations, Tactics; Part III: Behind the Action, and Wars to Come; 13 Who Are the Scientists Working with the Military?; 14 What Role for the Scientist in Future Wars?; Afterword; Select Bibliography; Index